The Narrow Balcony Jake Heggie
"The Narrow Balcony" by Jake Heggie is a contemporary classical art song released in 2006. The lyrics explore themes of longing, isolation, and the fleeting nature of beauty, reflecting on personal introspection and the passage of time. The song features unique musical elements such as intricate vocal lines and rich harmonies that enhance its emotional depth. Heggie's work often resonates in the opera community, contributing to the modern classical repertoire. Its poignant expression and lyrical imagery invite listeners to contemplate their own experiences of solitude and reflection. #Classical
For now he was awake and knew
No one is ever spared except in dreams;
But there was something else the nightmare had distorted –
Even the punishment was human and a form of love:
The howling storm had been his father’s presence
And all the time he had been carried on his father’s breast
Who now had set him gently down and left him
He stood upon the narrow balcony and listened:
And all the stars above him sang as in his childhood
‘All, all is vanity,’ but it was not the same;
For now the words descended like the calm of mountains –
- Nathaniel had been shy because his love was selfish -
No one is ever spared except in dreams;
But there was something else the nightmare had distorted –
Even the punishment was human and a form of love:
The howling storm had been his father’s presence
And all the time he had been carried on his father’s breast
Who now had set him gently down and left him
He stood upon the narrow balcony and listened:
And all the stars above him sang as in his childhood
‘All, all is vanity,’ but it was not the same;
For now the words descended like the calm of mountains –
- Nathaniel had been shy because his love was selfish -
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